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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,032.39, 407,135.13 and 176,213.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,032.39, 407,135.13 and 176,213.79 is: 264,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,032.39 : 407,135.13 = 176,213.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,032.39/407,135.13 = 176,213.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,032.39x = 407,135.13 × 176,213.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,032.39x = 71,742,824,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,742,824,299.44/271,032.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264,702.03

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